PREPARATIONS are well underway for the 2023 edition of the annual Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza.

The fun-filled event will return to the town during the back holiday weekend from April 29 – May 1, and those in charge of it have shared some of the attractions people can look forward to.

The extravaganza, which will takes over the town’s main streets, includes street entertainers, stalls, full-size live steam traction engines, shop window displays and much more.

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This year’s extravaganza will also be a night-time event, with organisers on the search for performers, and for venues to host shows, for its new “fringe festival”.

A statement from the organisers read: “We are not far away from the 2023 Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza.

“This has, without doubt, been one of the most challenging events our committee has organised, but we are excited to share some of the things you can look forward to.”

The statement added that those who visit the extravaganza this year can expect, among much more:

  • A return of the “Steam Arena”
  • “Xtravaganza Fringe Festival”
  • Three sideshows
  • A fringe festival stage
  • A new-look Victorian dress competition

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The extravaganza, which has been established for roughly 35 years and is free to attend, did not take place in 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but enjoyed a successful return in 2022.

Last year’s three-day event also included a daily 12pm parade, a magic comedy show, vintage and modern static attractions, a wide array of musical performances, and more.

It often attracts more than 200,000 people to the town across the weekend.

The organisers also held a “Christmas Extravaganza” in the town in the November of both 2021 and 2022.

Where best to park for the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza:

• Marine Drive car park

• Llandudno Victoria Centre car park

• Parc Llandudno retail park

• Mostyn Champneys retail park

• Llandudno promenade

• Llandudno railway station